Livingston County 2019 Labor Market Report

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BUSINESS AND FINANCE OCCUPATION GROUP

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Livingston County | Annual 2019 Introduction

Jobs in the business and finance occupation group can be found in nearly every type of establishment/firm throughout the region. These workers need strong mathematical and accounting abilities along with project management and planning skills. Workers in this occupation group are in high demand in southeast Michigan, with about 21,000 job openings annually.

Employment Over Time 2001–2019

5,177

Business and Finance Workers 1.1% Increase from 2018

Worker Gender Demographics

Business and Finance Worker Demographics According to the most recent Emsi data set available (2019), the business and finance occupation group has increased by 57 workers since 2018, resulting in 5,177 workers in 2019. Half or 55.8 percent of the working population identify as female, while 88.7 percent of workers identified as white, indicating very little diversity regarding race. Only 5.4 percent of the working population in business and finance is under the age of 25, compared to the 25-54 age group, which accounts for 67.0 percent of the workforce. Race and Ethnicity Demographics

88.7% White | 6.3% Black or African American | 2.1% Hispanic or Latino Worker Age Demographics

Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network


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